Cindy Gagliano Warren Appointed To Serve On Murrieta City Council

Warren will serve alongside three other women and one man. No other nearby city matches the number of women serving on a dais.

Murrieta City Council To Choose Its Next Member On Monday

Six applicants will be interviewed by Murrieta City Council members during a 2 p.m. Monday special meeting that is open to the public.

COVID-19 Testing Of New Undocumented Immigrants: RivCo Costs Rise

A $2.5 million cost increase was approved Tuesday in Riverside County and is expected to be paid for via federal COVID-19 stimulus dollars.

RivCo Farmers, Ranchers Encouraged To Conserve Water: Grant

EMWD has been awarded more than $500,000 in federal grant money that will be used to work with farmers and ranchers on water conservation.

Public Hearing On Murrieta Redistricting Scheduled Thursday

The public hearing will begin at 4:45 p.m. at City Hall, 1 Town Square, ​and will include a "live map drawing" session.

CA's Drought Emergency Extended To Include Riverside County

Conditions require a "united, statewide response," a top water official said.

Big House Parties, Events In Unincorporated Murrieta: New Rules

The updates were inspired by noise, traffic and other complaints impacting various communities, officials said.

New Murrieta Costco: Road Construction Will Bring In Shoppers

A $2.6M contract to build the new four-lanes-wide Warm Springs Parkway, across from Vista Murrieta High School, is set to be awarded.

Orchard Church Moving To Murrieta: Parking, Traffic Concerns

The church, which boasts thousands of members, will occupy approximately 74,000 square feet in the Murrieta Crossings shopping center.

Menifee Leaders Ask Residents To Design City's Municipal Flag

Menifee residents are being asked to submit their concepts as part of the "City Flag Design Contest."

Murrieta-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In August: Feds

The Riverside County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Public Hearing On RivCo Redistricting Gets Underway Tuesday

The benchmark goal is for each supervisorial district to be as close as possible to a population of 483,637.

Everything To Know About Murrieta's Redistricting Process

Murrieta residents are being asked to determine whether district lines need to be redrawn — and if so, how?

Rental Arrears Trending Downward In Riverside County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Riverside County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

US-Mexico Border Plight Blasted By Murrieta Lawmaker, GOP

The Republicans are critical of efforts by the feds to prohibit news agencies from flying drones around a bridge at the Rio Grande in Texas.

No Special Election For Upcoming Murrieta City Council Vacancy

Instead, councilmembers will appoint a citizen from District 5 to fill the seat of Mayor Scott Vinton, who leaves office in December.

Murrieta's Guide To Redistricting: How To Weigh In

Public participation in the redistricting process is key to curbing gerrymandering.

Murrieta Mayor Scott Vinton Resigning Office, To Leave Dec. 21

The resignation creates a vacancy for City Council District 5.

Ballot Drop Boxes Near Murrieta: CA Recall

The gubernatorial recall election is here. Have you dropped off your ballot?

California Recall: Where To Vote In Murrieta

The gubernatorial recall election that will decide Gov. Gavin Newsom's fate arrives Tuesday. Here's how to find a polling place near you.

Murrieta-Area Unemployment Rate Steady In July: Feds

The Riverside County unemployment rate stayed the same during the summer.

Series Of RivCo. Tributes Mark 20th Anniversary of 9/11

Cities in western Riverside County honored those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks on its 20th anniversary.

COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing Mandates Blasted By Local Lawmaker

Sen. Melissa Melendez (R-Lake Elsinore) said mandates discriminate against "those making informed decisions not to receive a COVID vaccine."

Emergency Rental Assistance Program Extended In Riverside County

The county has $61.63 million in additional funds now available to aid residents impacted by coronavirus.

Murrieta's Population Increase Compared To Fastest-Growing Cities

The U.S. Census Bureau last week released data from the 2020 census, showing how populations have changed in cities throughout the country.

Murrieta Residents Can Get Help Paying Rent, Utilities

The United Lift program will cover up to 12 months of back rent and utilities and up to three months of future rent.

Murrieta-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Coronavirus Transmission 'High' In Riverside County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Murrieta residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Riverside County

Many in the Murrieta area are behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

16-Mile Trail Project Between Menifee, Hemet Gets Budget Boost

Work on the east-west Salt Creek Trail got underway in the first half of 2020.

Governor Signs Assemblymember Seyarto’s First Bill

AB 687 creates the Western Riverside County Housing Trust

Singer Olivia Rodrigo Of Temecula/Murrieta Talks Vaxx With Biden

Rodrigo, 18, was in Washington D.C. Wednesday to encourage coronavirus vaccination among youth.

Unemployment Rate Decreases In Murrieta Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Riverside County decreased recently.

WRCOG Names New Executive Director

Former Rialto City Councilmember and longtime public leader Dr. Kurt Wilson returns home to spearhead the local regional agency.

Riverside County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Murrieta area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Unemployment Fraud Investigations: CA Taps RivCo DA To Take Lead

District Attorney Mike Hestrin and his staff will lead the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance & Unemployment Insurance Fraud Task Force.

Southland Residents Receiving Unemployment Insurance Must Actively Seek Work As Of July 11 In Order To Keep Benefits

Since March 2020, the California Employment Development Department has also allowed residents to forgo the work-search rule.

In-Person 'State Of The City' Announced In Murrieta

The event will mark Murrieta's 30th year as a city.

'Astronomical' Liability Costs From Lawsuits Dog Riverside County

On a per capita level, Riverside County was No. 1, with lawsuit liability expenses amounting to $56.37 per resident.

Murrieta Area Unemployment Not Changed: Feds

Riverside County's unemployment rate hasn't had a month-to-month change.